Follow this walk to Townend, a 17th-century farmhouse in Troutbeck, which provides an insight into the local area. Views of the fells, a church with stained glass windows by Sir E. Burne-Jones & W. Morris. A challenging alternate return option available.
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54.40, -2.90 · rel 19457242
54.40, -2.90 · rel 19457242
Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere
A 15,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Cumbria.
Loop walk
start = finish · Cumbria
15,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
3× summit
Orrest Head
viewpoint ·
on the route
6,2 km
41%
Allen Knott
summit ·
278 m off route
6,2 km
41%
The Howe
summit ·
333 m off route
6,2 km
41%
Latrigg
summit ·
340 m off route
6,2 km
41%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere is 15.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere takes approximately 3h 46min to complete.
Yes, Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere starts at Windermere railway station, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 1AH;SD414985.
Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Windermere to Townend walk, Windermere is maintained and managed by National Trust.